In its second stage, designated the “Basic infrastructure for needy microregions and municipalities plan”, those microregions and municipalities located in States having an HDI equal to or below the national average were identified. They are: Amazonas, Amapá, Espírito Santo, Goiás, Minas Gerais, Mato Grosso, Paraná, Rio Grande dos Sul and São Paulo.
Para la segunda etapa, denominada "Plan de infraestructura básica para los municipios y microrregiones que necesitan asistencia", se determinaron las microrregiones y municipios cuyos índices de desarrollo humano eran iguales o inferiores a la media nacional: Amazonas, Amapá, Espírito Santo, Goiás, Minas Gerais, Mato Grosso, Paraná, Rio Grande do Sul y São Paulo.